The last two days I have been helping a fellow sailboat competitor cut the transom out of his boat. Why would he do that you ask? He has a Schock 35, that is a popular racer/cruiser built in the early 90's. In California, there are pretty large fleets racing. As a way to modernize their boats, the original builder,W.D. Schock, designed a modification to the transom that allows for access straight out of the end of the cockpit. The new extension allows for more cockpit area as well. The owner of this boat has small children and this will help get them from boat to dinghy.
It was pretty cold yesterday and today. Could snow tomorrow. The boat is out of the water in Port Orchard. Fortunatly we had a good cover built over the boat and the yard let us use there scaffolding to work from. At least we are staying dry.
We still do not have the new cockpit extension completly fitted into the cutout. We are taking "baby steps" in cutting out the old structure. Better to "measure twice and cut once". Or is that "measure once and cut twice". Oh no, I can never get that right!
Here is the extension setting in place. Still a lot to do, When fitted he needs to glass it in. Then the rudder stock needs to be cut down and refitted to match the new bearing installation in the deck. He also needs to extend the backstay, relocate checkstay blocks, relocate exhuast as well as new lifelines and rails.NOT UNDER EDIT
Wow, cool project!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a cool project. BUT, I am glad it is not mine!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, what an undertaking!
ReplyDeleteIf you guys need some help, let me know.
Looks as if it will be very interesting getting the fiberglass all the way in the stern under the new addition.
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